How many restaurants are in North Lauderdale?

North Lauderdale, Florida has 71 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in North Lauderdale?

The current pass rate for food establishments in North Lauderdale is 71.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in North Lauderdale this year?

4 food establishments in North Lauderdale have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in North Lauderdale?

The most frequently cited violations in North Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in North Lauderdale?

McDonalds has the most locations in North Lauderdale with 2 establishments.

How does North Lauderdale compare to the Florida state average?

North Lauderdale has a pass rate of 71.7%, which is 14.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in North Lauderdale?

Food establishments in North Lauderdale have an average of 13.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in North Lauderdale been assessed?

Food establishments in North Lauderdale have been assessed $38,810 in fines across 76 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $532 and the largest single fine was $1,880.

How many fire safety violations have been found in North Lauderdale restaurants?

35 fire safety violations have been documented across 19 food establishments in North Lauderdale. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in North Lauderdale inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. North Lauderdale, Florida has 27 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 51 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in North Lauderdale?

FDACS has issued 1 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in North Lauderdale, including 1 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

North Lauderdale — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: North Lauderdale Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

North Lauderdale, Florida has 71 food establishments with 974 inspections on record. 4 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 71.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.8 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $1,200 assessed to Bistro Creole Restaurant INC in North Lauderdale on February 23, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

71Facilities

974Total Inspections

4Closures 2026

71.7%Pass Rate

4.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Taqueria El Jovenazo	37	246	5
Express Caraibbean Restaurant	33	266	4
Big Bang Pizzeria	30	125	3
Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC	38	303	2
Asb Piman Restaurant INC	34	206	2

North Lauderdale Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

North Lauderdale 71.7% Pass Rate 71.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

North Lauderdale 4.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

North Lauderdale 5.63 Closures per 100 Facilities 5.63

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

North Lauderdale Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 20	Burger King	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 16	Kfc	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

North Lauderdale Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	9,856
08	Proper hand/arm washing	8,635
14	Food contact surfaces	8,623
31	Clean multi-use utensils	8,128
01	Management awareness	7,363

North Lauderdale Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

76Actions on Record

$38,810Total Fines

$532Avg Fine

$1,880Largest Fine

26Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Feb 23, 2026	Bistro Creole Restaurant INC	$1,200	2--2025069409
Sep 10, 2025	Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale INC	$1,100	2--2025058986
Mar 5, 2026	Le Gout Des Caraibes	$1,000	2--2025080471
Jul 16, 2025	Express Caraibbean Restaurant	$800	2--2025044563
Mar 17, 2026	Bistro Creole Restaurant INC	$800	2--2025078690
Feb 9, 2026	El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant	$560	2--2025071785
Oct 2, 2025	Taqueria El Jovenazo	$400	2--2025067817
Oct 13, 2025	Asb Piman Restaurant INC	$400	2--2025057907
Oct 23, 2025	Deluxe #2 Restaurant & Grill LLC	$400	2--2025027776
Sep 17, 2025	El Rinconcito Salvadoreno	$200	2--2025063123

North Lauderdale Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

35Fire Violations

19Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	33
Fire extinguisher in red zone	1
Other fire safety violation	1

North Lauderdale Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. North Lauderdale has 27 FDACS-regulated facilities with 51 inspections on record and 1 stop-sale orders issued.

27Retail Facilities

51FDACS Inspections

1Stop-Sale Orders

1Orders in 2026

North Lauderdale FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 24, 2026	Smokin-on-mcnab-393810	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Certificate of Analysis

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

North Lauderdale FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	10
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	10
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	7
3-302.11(A)(1)	Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from	5
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	5

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

North Lauderdale Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Family Dollar	1	316	950
Wawa	1	14	430
Key Food	1	37	211

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

North Lauderdale: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	2	68	0
Burger King	1	28	0
Kfc	1	60	0
Subway	1	38	0
Huey Magoos	1	37	0
Sarku Japan	1	67	0
Dunkin	1	61	0
Pollo Tropical	1	90	0
Wendys	1	62	1
Dominos	1	18	0

North Lauderdale Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in North Lauderdale?: North Lauderdale, Florida has 71 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in North Lauderdale?: The current pass rate for food establishments in North Lauderdale is 71.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in North Lauderdale this year?: 4 food establishments in North Lauderdale have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in North Lauderdale?: The most frequently cited violations in North Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in North Lauderdale?: McDonalds has the most locations in North Lauderdale with 2 establishments.
How does North Lauderdale compare to the Florida state average?: North Lauderdale has a pass rate of 71.7%, which is 14.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in North Lauderdale?: Food establishments in North Lauderdale have an average of 13.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in North Lauderdale been assessed?: Food establishments in North Lauderdale have been assessed $38,810 in fines across 76 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $532 and the largest single fine was $1,880.
How many fire safety violations have been found in North Lauderdale restaurants?: 35 fire safety violations have been documented across 19 food establishments in North Lauderdale. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in North Lauderdale inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. North Lauderdale, Florida has 27 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 51 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in North Lauderdale?: FDACS has issued 1 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in North Lauderdale, including 1 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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